McCoy is prepared to prosecute a woman named Angela in a case of assisted suicide. However, a closer look at the recording of victim Tadhg Ruane's death shows a shadow indicating the presence of a third party. The third party was the deceased's brother Gerald.
Tropes present in this episode
- Mercy Kill Arrangement: What appears to be, with Gerard doing most of the work. Finally Gerald confesses to also wanting his brother out of his life.
- Outliving One's Offspring: Tadhg's mother is still alive at the end of the episode.
- Sibling Murder: Gerald undoubtedly was involved in killing Tadhg, and the episode is not completely clear that is wasn't murder.
- Taking the Heat: Knowing that Angela loved his brother and genuinely wanted to help him, Gerald agrees to take a longer sentence if hers is reduced.
